Amisha Patel, a Gemini, was born in Bombay's Breach Candy Hospital to a family of notable heritage. Her grandfather, Rajni Patel, was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, and former Justice. Her father, Amit Patel, and her mother, Asha Patel, have also played significant roles in her life.
Amisha's younger brother, Ashmit Patel, is also a Bollywood film actor. Her name is a unique blend of the first three letters of her father's name, Amit, and the last three letters of her mother's name, Asha.
Amisha studied at the prestigious Cathedral and John Connon High School in Bombay and went on to earn a degree in Economics from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, USA. After graduation, she worked for a finance company and modeled on the side.
In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, Amisha has also been trained in the Bharat Natyam dance form since the age of five. She has acted in several plays, including a production titled 'Neelam' under the direction of Satyadev Dubey.
Amisha's entry into the film industry was unexpected, but she made a remarkable debut in the 2000 film 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai', which was a massive commercial success. She went on to star in a string of successful films, including 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', 'Humraaz', 'Yeh Hai Jalwa', 'Mangal Pandey', 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', 'Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic', and 'Race 2'.
Throughout her career, Amisha has received critical acclaim and has won four awards for her performances in 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'. She has shared the screen with several prominent actors, including Akshaye Khanna, Sunny Deol, Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Aftab Shivdasani, Hrithik Roshan, and Arjun Rampal.
Despite her success, Amisha's personal life has been marked by controversy and misunderstandings with her parents and brother. She has sought the intervention of the courts to resolve these issues. Amisha has also been in high-profile relationships, including a five-year romance with director Vikram Bhatt and a two-year relationship with businessman Kanav Puri.
Critics have often described Amisha as inconsistent, but she has since silenced her detractors with her varied and impressive performances on the silver screen. Despite her ups and downs, Amisha remains a beloved and respected figure in the Indian film industry.
